Ms. Klijnsma arrives on Sunday, July 14th at 13.35 hrs. on Saba, where she will be received by Governor Jonathan Johnson. On her program on Saba are amongst others meetings with the Executive Council and with representatives of employers and employees. Ms. Klijnsma will speak also with a number of …

The Central Bureau of Statistics, CBS, reported that the inflation on all three islands of the Dutch Caribbean fell further in the second quarter of 2013. On Bonaire it fell to 1.5 percent, on St Eustatius to 1.8 percent and on Saba to 1.0 percent. The largest decrease was on …

The weekly Sabagro market has found a cosy home at newly opened Breadline Plaza in Windwardside and is increasing its variety of local fruits and produce less commonly found in stores. Joined by local farmers, the Organoponics Garden of Foundation Social Workplace Saba (FSWS) is establishing a steady clientele for …

The Dutch government is not obliged to translate all documents relating to the Dutch public entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba into the English and Papiamentu language. Ministries may individually decide to translate their policy plans for the islands. Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk stated …

Regional Vice President for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Financial Group Patricia Borger visited Saba on Monday, to assess and explain the challenges that plague the bank’s Saba branch and the local business community. Stationed on Curaçao, this was Borger’s first visit to Saba and her first meeting with …

Island Governor Jonathan Johnson signed a contract Friday with PetCon Construction NV for the renovation and upgrading of the Youth Centre in Windwardside. The finalisation of the public bidding process was announced through a press release issued by Own Your Own Home Foundation (OYOHF). The Youth Centre, located behind St. …

The Island Government of Saba and Hescon Enterprises NV signed a contract Friday, to renovate Queen Wilhelmina Park in The Bottom, Own Your Own Home Foundation (OYOHF) Director Rolando Wilson announced in a press release. Funding of US $164,089.89 for the renovation was made available through the Ministry of Home …

Breadline Plaza opened its doors Saturday with a Flea Market in the morning, and a Grand Opening in the afternoon, complete with a fun fashion show, music by DJ Kevin, tasty free baked goods for all from the newly opened “Bizzy B” bakery and complimentary drinks. The opening ceremony began …

The Prime Minister leaves on July 13 to Aruba, where he will stay until July 15, after which he will continue his visit to Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba. The delegation with representatives of the Dutch business sector will accompany Rutte on his visit to all islands. …

The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights wants the Dutch government to safeguard a decent standard of living for all people on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba and protect the rights of suspects and detainees on the islands. According to the Human Rights Institute, every human being has a right to …

Hildegard Buitink was recently sworn in as the new commander of the Police Corps Caribbean Netherlands on Bonaire. She succeeds Jan Rooijakker, who will retire on August 1. Buitink took the oath before Director-General of the Dutch Ministry of Safety Sandor Gaastra, who, on June 15, was appointed by the …

Saba University School of Medicine will host its Annual Health Fair on Saturday, July 13, from 8:00am to 2:00pm on the university’s campus in The Bottom. The Health Fair’s medical services are completely free and open to all. The organizers announce raffles with prizes for participants and encourage residents to …

The intermittent showers on Saturday night could not dull the spirits of the crowd that turned out to witness the 2013 Road March competition. The contest, which was held at the Princess Juliana Sportsfield, returned to the carnival lineup after a two year hiatus, was a high tempo, energy driven …

Part of a renewed drive to encourage young men to follow their vocation into priesthood, Catholic Parishioners on Saba gathered Thursday evening for a special celebratory mass at the Sacred Heart Church in The Bottom. The mass marked the 33rd anniversary since the ordination of Saban born Fr. Simon Wilson …

StatiaNews has published the contents of the the “Motion of no confidence” tabled by Island Council Merkman on July 4, 2013.  This motion was supported by Council members Zaandam en Lijfrock. Consequently, this lead to the resignation of Commissioner Sneek . The motion can be read here: Motion of non-confidence …